Photograph: Virginia RollisonFort Washington Park

Attractions | Historic buildings and sites
Washington Heights

The Little Red Lighthouse

Thursday May 3 2012

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Time Out says

Built in 1880, this teeny structure is the sole remaining lighthouse in Manhattan. The lighthouse served as the inspiration for Hildegard H. Swift's 1942 children's book, The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge.

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Address: Fort Washington Park; New York; 10032

Cross street:: 178th St at the Hudson River

Transport:: Subway: A to 181st St

Opening hours:: Mid-May to Mid-October, Sat–Sun, 1pm–4pm

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